Hydraulic Institute Announces Appointment of New Board of Directors & Officers

The article by Kenric Freiwald (National Pump Company) examines how pump manufacturers comply with municipal regulations and standards for vertical turbine pumps while optimizing performance.

VSX – VOGEL SOFTWARE GmbH, a company of the Everfield Group and the European market leader in selection and configuration software for the pump industry, announces a change in leadership. Dr. Ulrich Dümichen has assumed the position of CEO, effective August 1, 2026.

The UK pump industry, like much of the wider engineering sector, is facing a growing challenge that threatens its long-term resilience: the shortage of skilled people. While the sector continues to innovate and adapt to changing market demands, its ability to sustain that progress will ultimately depend on attracting, developing and retaining the right talent.

Regulation has long played an important role in shaping the UK pump industry, but the pace, scope and complexity of change we are now experiencing marks a significant shift. For manufacturers, suppliers and end users alike, navigating this evolving landscape is becoming an increasingly strategic challenge – and one that demands careful attention.

Energy efficiency is no longer a peripheral consideration for the UK pump industry — it is now central to how the sector innovates, competes and contributes to national sustainability goals. Given that pumping systems account for a significant proportion of electricity use across industry, utilities and building services, the opportunity to reduce energy consumption — and associated carbon emissions — is both substantial and urgent.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced the launch of Pump System Certification Level 2 (PSC 2), completing HI’s standardized learning path designed to advance pump system competency across the industry.